Kings Go Forth (1958)
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- Approved
- 1h 49min
- Action, Drama
- 28 Jun 1958 (USA)
- Movie
Toward the end of World War II, two American soldiers fighting in Southern France become romantically involved with a young, American woman. Her background will reveal more about them than her.
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Cast verified as complete
| Frank Sinatra | ... |
1st Lt. Sam Loggins
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| Tony Curtis | ... |
Cpl. Britt Harris
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| Natalie Wood | ... |
Monique Blair
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| Leora Dana | ... |
Mrs. Blair
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| Karl Swenson | ... |
The Colonel
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| Ann Codee | ... |
Mme. Brieux
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Eddie Ryder | ... |
Cpl. Lindsay
(as Edward Ryder)
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Jacques Berthe | ... |
Jean-François Dauvah, Boy
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| Pete Candoli | ... |
Jazz Musician: Trumpet (uncredited)
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| Cyril Delevanti | ... |
Blairs' Butler (uncredited)
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Marie Isnard | ... |
Old Frenchwoman with Wine (uncredited)
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| Richie Kamuca | ... |
Jazz Musician: Tenor Sax (uncredited)
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Mel Lewis | ... |
Jazz Musician: Drums (uncredited)
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| Red Norvo | ... |
Jazz Musician: Vibraphone (uncredited)
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| Mark Tapscott | ... |
Captain Harrison (uncredited)
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Jimmy Weible | ... |
Jazz Musician: Guitar (uncredited)
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Red Wooten | ... |
Jazz Musician: Bass (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| Joe David Brown | ... | (novel: "Kings Go Forth") |
| Merle Miller | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Frank Ross | ... | producer |
| Richard Ross | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Daniel L. Fapp | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William B. Murphy | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| William B. Murphy | ... | editorial supervisor |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Fernando Carrere | ||
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ||
Costume Design by
| Leah Rhodes | ||
Makeup Department
| Bernard Ponedel | ... | makeup artist |
| Connie Nichols | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Richard McWhorter | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Edward O. Denault | ... | assistant director (as Edward Denault) |
Sound Department
| Francis J. Scheid | ... | sound recordist |
| Bert Schoenfeld | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Carol Daniels | ... | stunt double: Natalie Wood (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Léo L. Fuchs | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator |
| Elmer Bernstein | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Pete Candoli | ... | musician: trumpet for 'Tony Curtis'(qv) (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Wyble | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1958) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1958) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1958) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1966) (United States) (tv)
- HanseSound (2024) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- HanseSound (2024) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Twilight Time (2015) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Westrex Recording System (recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Race, love, and war. The Allies have landed in France, set up in a coastal town, where Lt. Sam Loggins, a serious guy from Manhattan's west side, falls hard for Monique Blair, an American raised in France. Loggins' sergeant, Britt Harris, a playboy from Jersey, also finds Monique attractive. She chooses one to love and the other to befriend after disclosing her parents' history and why she lives in France. The men say it makes no difference, a wedding is announced, and the soldiers face a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. But is everyone being truthful?
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| Taglines | THEY'D BEEN THROUGH THE LIVING HELL OF WAR...EATING DIRT...CRAWLING ON THEIR GUT! BUT THE REAL HELL WAS TO COME......WHEN THEY FELL IN LOVE WITH MONIQUE! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The role of Monique was originally written with Dorothy Dandridge in mind. See more » |
| Goofs | Cameraderie between Sam (an officer) and Britt (an enlisted NCO whose rank goes up and down as the story unfolds), is unmilitary and unreal, particularly their calling each other by their first names. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in In Person (1993). See more » |
| Quotes |
1st Lt. Sam Loggins:
How do you feel about riding in a jeep? Mrs. Blair: It's one of the several experiences I promised myself before I die. Another is jumping out of a parachute. 1st Lt. Sam Loggins: No, dear. You jump out of a plane. You hold onto the parachute. See more » |